According to information released Saturday by the Florida Department of Corrections: During “Take Our Children to Work Day” events at three prison facilities, 43 children were hit with stun guns while others were exposed to tear gas.

CalDolFan10x14

05-17-2009, 04:42 AM

“It wasn’t intended to be malicious, but educational,” said 37-year-old prison officer Walter Schmidt, who was among those who were fired over the incident. “The big shock came when I got fired.”

Please tell me you're joking. If you were not, I have lost all respect for you

GoonBoss

05-17-2009, 05:18 AM

Please tell me you're joking. If you were not, I have lost all respect for you

Of course I'm joking. The officials showed terrible judgment. They also apparently violated policy/proceedure. Obviously, though, there was something systemic here that is being covered up. How do 43 kids at different facilities all get tasered/peppered during official presentations. Someone sanctioned it, I'm betting and has done a crapload of CYA.

ih8brady

05-17-2009, 10:46 AM

“None of the children in any of the incidents required medical attention or was notably harmed, McNeil said. He said the children, who ranged in age from 5 to 17, were all children of prison officials.”

“The jolt sent at least two of them sprawling to the floor, crying out in pain and clutching at agonizing burns on their arms. One child ended up in hospital,”